This house on 35th Street was one of last year's winners. Photo by Alex Frederick.

By Kay Twomey

Sparkle and Twinkle! The popular Burleith Holiday Decoration Contest is this Saturday, December 17, 5:30 to 7 pm.This is your last chance to show off your festive spirit and inspired design and get your house camera ready to participate in this annual Burleith tradition.

Fellow judge Edie Cecil and I will comb the neighborhood street by street, block by block, and even the alleys (we know some beauty is hidden in the back!) to select the best decorations of 2016. We're excited to see our community holiday spirit shine bright. Three winners will be chosen to receive prizes. Winners will be announced on the BCA website (check out last year's winners) and in the Burleith Bell newsletter.

This fun Burleith event is sponsored by the BCA. Happy Holidays from our families to yours!